Business Details
We are Crapper & Haigh, an established property services firm founded in 1968 by Surveyors/Valuers Patrick Crapper and Michael Haigh. With over five decades of experience, we have consistently delivered traditional, broad-based property solutions across South Yorkshire, North East Derbyshire, and North Nottinghamshire. Our commitment to personal attention and integrity has built a reputation for efficiency and trustworthiness in both residential and commercial property matters. We pride ourselves on maintaining the original aims of our founders, ensuring continuity in our service standards. Since 1975, our Sole Director John Francis, FRICS, has upheld these principles, bringing technical expertise and leadership to our operations. Through the late 1980s and 1990s, we strategically expanded our Residential Letting and Management Portfolio, becoming a leading practitioner in this field.
We serve a diverse clientele, including private individuals, corporate entities, and public bodies, demonstrating our adaptability and comprehensive service range. Our dual offices in Sheffield and Swallownest enable us to provide localized expertise while maintaining consistent quality. We prioritise transparency and client satisfaction, ensuring all property transactions and management services meet the highest professional standards. Our team combines historical knowledge with modern practices to address evolving market demands. We remain dedicated to fostering long-term relationships through reliable, tailored property solutions. Our operational history and dedication to excellence underscore our position as a trusted authority in the regional property sector.
We serve a diverse clientele, including private individuals, corporate entities, and public bodies, demonstrating our adaptability and comprehensive service range. Our dual offices in Sheffield and Swallownest enable us to provide localized expertise while maintaining consistent quality. We prioritise transparency and client satisfaction, ensuring all property transactions and management services meet the highest professional standards. Our team combines historical knowledge with modern practices to address evolving market demands. We remain dedicated to fostering long-term relationships through reliable, tailored property solutions. Our operational history and dedication to excellence underscore our position as a trusted authority in the regional property sector.
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in South Yorkshire's property market.
- Our Sole Director John Francis holds FRICS accreditation, ensuring technical excellence.
- We are leading practitioners in residential letting and management since the 1990s.
- We serve diverse clients including private individuals, corporations, and public bodies.
- We maintain a reputation for integrity and efficiency in all property transactions.
Services
Residential Sales
Our Residential Sales service connects buyers and sellers across Sheffield and surrounding areas. We leverage extensive local market knowledge to facilitate smooth transactions, ensuring competitive pricing and timely completions. Our team provides personalized guidance throughout the sales process, from valuation to exchange of contracts.
Residential Lettings
Our Residential Lettings service manages properties for landlords and offers tailored rental solutions for tenants. With expertise developed since the late 1980s, we handle everything from tenant screening to maintenance management. Our comprehensive approach ensures maximum rental yields and minimal vacancies for property owners.
Commercial Property
Our Commercial Property service caters to businesses seeking office, retail, or industrial spaces. We provide valuation, acquisition, and letting services tailored to commercial client needs. Our deep understanding of regional commercial markets enables effective property strategies for tenants and landlords alike.
Property Valuation
Our RICS-accredited valuers offer precise property valuation services for residential and commercial assets. These valuations support sales, purchases, mortgages, and probate processes. Our reports combine technical expertise with local market insights to ensure accurate and reliable assessments.
Property Management
Our Property Management service oversees residential and commercial portfolios, handling maintenance, tenant relations, and financial reporting. We ensure compliance with legal standards while maximizing property value through proactive management strategies. This service benefits both individual landlords and institutional clients.
Reviews (6)
Richard MacDonald
May 11, 2022
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The team at Crapper and Haigh Swallownest have been amazing with dealing with both the sale of my property and the purchase of my new one. They always returned my calls and went out of their way to help when things started to go wrong even though this was due to issues with solicitors. I cannot recommend them highly enough and will definitely use them again if I need an estate agent in the future.
John Francis has an amazing team in the Swallownest office.
John Francis has an amazing team in the Swallownest office.
Marcia Wells
Nov 29, 2021
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A very happy experience and excellent service from Karen and Anne who are based at the Swallownest branch. They have been very informative by constantly keeping me updated about the property I was purchasing. I have found them to be attentive and very polite. They were always willing to follow up on things by liaising with others on my behalf. 1st class service. Thank you.
Luke K.
Jul 14, 2021
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Having lived in private renting for the best part of two decades, I've dealt with a lot of letting agents. Never have I dealt with such a lackadaisical, unresponsive and unprofessional agents. They don't answer their phones, respond to messages or their emails..
Having been led to believe I was the first into a property, and trying to arrange a date to sign for it I find out online that they have already agreed a let, having that I've chased them for the best part of week it would've been courteous to let me know. Don't waste your time, absolutely useless!
Having been led to believe I was the first into a property, and trying to arrange a date to sign for it I find out online that they have already agreed a let, having that I've chased them for the best part of week it would've been courteous to let me know. Don't waste your time, absolutely useless!
Luke K.
Jul 14, 2021
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Having lived in private renting for the best part of two decades, I've dealt with a lot of letting agents. Never have I dealt with such a lackadaisical, unresponsive and unprofessional agents. They don't answer their phones, respond to messages or their emails. Having been led to believe I was the first into a property, and trying to arrange a date to sign for it I find out online that they have already agreed a let, having that I've chased them for the best part of week it would've been courteous to let me know. Don't waste your time, absolutely useless!
Sophie G.
Jan 26, 2021
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Poor service.. very rude. Didnt do repair work or make sure house was safe.
Rent went up yearly but nothing was ever done that was asked... ended up having to move because of this!
Rent went up yearly but nothing was ever done that was asked... ended up having to move because of this!
Nadea Van Der Merwe
Nov 12, 2020
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Critical: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness Not a good experience at all. Lack of communication, no feedback on inquiries after we expressed that we are ready to put an offer in before any other offers were expressed, the list goes on. But the point is, my husband an I are highly disappointed in the service experienced.
